1/2cupnutscoarsely chopped (or pumpkin seeds if you need this to be nut-free)
2tablespoonswheat germomit if you need to make this gluten-free
2tablespoonsflax seed
1cupdatespitted (or prunes)
1cuppeanut butteror other nut/seed butter
1/2cupbutteror coconut oil
1/2cupcorn syrupor honey
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2teaspooncinnamon
2cupsoatssource gluten-free oats if you need to make it (duh gluten-free)
2tablespoonswheat branomit if you need to make this gluten-free
1/4cupsesame seeds
1/4cupsunflower seeds
1/2cupdried cranberries
1/4cupraisins
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 F
Place the nuts, wheat germ, and flax seeds on a baking sheet and bake for 4 minutes. If the nuts are not toasted yet, return to oven and keep checking at 1 minute intervals. The nuts can start to burn very quickly!
Meanwhile, place the dates in a saucepan and cover with water. Heat over medium until the dates are soft and most of the water has evaporated. Mash with a fork.
Turn heat to low. Add in the peanut butter, butter, syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Add in remaining ingredients and toasted nuts/seeds/wheat germ.